CO129-459 - Individuals - 1919 — Page 93

1/Hong Kong 5428.

Eastern Department. Colonial Office,

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Referring to your letter No. 39212 of the 22nd July, can you say, please, whether anything further has been decided regarding the return to Hong Kong of Mr. J. Brennan, Police Constable?

Mr. Beckett.

His Leave expires on 15th Sept. (see return taken on 34212)

? Write to Mr. Brennan, asking him whether he is prepared to return.

Asst. to hand 4.9.19.

1873-419/19

Department. Crown Agents,

2/9/19.

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